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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.23, 1,545.46 and 665.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.23, 1,545.46 and 665.83 is: 997.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.23 : 1,545.46 = 665.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.23/1,545.46 = 665.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.23x = 1,545.46 × 665.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.23x = 1,029,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,013.63/1,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.85

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